David... A man after God's Heart

I love David, yes he made a lot of bad decisions but he was surely a man after God's heart. This morning I reopened a bible study that I participated in 3 years ago. When I was still attending our home church and living with my now mom-in-law I participated in this study. I remember how much I enjoyed my daily lesson and the many conversations I had with Zechariah on the phone while he was in South Dakota. I think that study got me through many days of being lonely with my new boyfriend 2 states away and living with his family who I barely knew!

As I opened the first lesson it was interesting to see my answers. I also found it really interesting that I didn't feel I needed to add to my answers. I don't think I ever seriously walked with God until that summer. My heart was coming alive in ways I never thought possible, but there I was in the backyard just learning about David. I remember so many times just sitting at the table and seeing David as I read the scripture. It was so exciting to me that I couldn't stop talking about it and I couldn't wait to tell Zechariah about what God was showing me!

For one David was a warrior. He had troops to command. More importantly he sought out God's direction for his battles. Psalm 89 is so beautiful to me! You hear God speaking in it. That floored me I didn't know God spoke in scripture turns out there's a lot I didn't know and still don't.  He swears by his holiness that there will be an heir always on David's throne and there is Jesus!

David has taught me and still is teaching me to be after God's heart. He's also taught me the tragedies of life and poor decisions. Something that always scares me is the thought of experiencing the Holy Spirit leaving me like Saul had. I don't think there's a more frightening place to be then when you're fighting against God and his favor does not rest on you. The Old Testament is full of examples of what happens when people forsake God it's just scary plain and simple. You don't want to be on the other side of God's Holiness. I know I don't! Because of Jesus we now have a guide a counselor an advocate that convicts us of wrong and propels us to do right.

Take a look around at the world today does anyone disagree that things are a little messed up? To me nothing would be more frightening then to not have the Holy Spirit guide me through it all. I love being in God's word and then I love being able to act it out! I took the picture as is because my name tag was on the cover of the book.

3 years ago I was unmarried, just found myself in a relationship, getting rooted in scripture, and dealing with the most difficult time of my life. I like to remember where I came from only so I also can see where God has brought me! I'm so excited at the journey God has me on! Everyday is a new adventure, a new lesson and now an old study returning. I don't believe that being a Christian should be boring. I believe it should be exciting and a daily renewal. How would you act if you knew for certain you were saved? For me I would take risks, speak truth, and above all love with the love of Christ.

I'm finishing a book about this very mindset and I'm really excited to see what new adventure awaits for me this time as I embark on this journey again! If you have this book and would like to join feel free!! I'd love company! If not it's great! Scripture really does come alive!

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Hope every mother felt celebrated and loved on yesterday! It's an honor and joy to be a part of the amazing work of motherhood!

Tina Martina Putney